Weston College – Understanding and supporting Autism and ADHD

This one-week virtual course provides awareness and understanding of Autism and ADHD. It explores diagnosis, causes, common misconceptions and how ideas about Autism and ADHD theories have evolved.

Health & Social Care
2 November 2026 - 6 November 2026 Virtual

What this course offers

This one-week virtual course is designed to give you more awareness and understanding of Autism and ADHD.

The course explains how ideas about Autism and ADHD theories have evolved and explores diagnosis, causes, common misconceptions associated with Autism and ADHD, and conditions that can co-occur.

You will need a PC or laptop with a working camera and a good internet connection.

There are no formal entry requirements.

What you’ll learn

During this course, you will explore:

  • characteristics of Autism and ADHD
  • how individuals process sensory information
  • conditions that commonly occur with Autism and ADHD
  • common misconceptions
  • how speech, language and communication may differ in people with Autism and ADHD
  • how legislation and guidance underpin the support available

What happens next

The knowledge and understanding gained from this course can be applied in the workplace and/or everyday life.

 

  • Cost: Free
  • Ages: 19+

Contact details

Get in touch for help

Telephone:

01934 411 411